THE WISCONS IN JUNE 2017 Strawberry Fest at Jefferson Masonic Center June 21. Mas onic Journ al See page 7. Wisconsin Masonic Calendar vention Fund! Econo Foods, Egg Harbor Rd., Sturgeon Bay; 9 a.m. to June 2017 3 p.m. Contact Bro. Ed Klein 920-737-3166. 2-3 173rd Annual Communication, Madison Masonic Center. 18 15th John Ottum Memorial Golf Outing, Hosted by Beja Shrine. 3 Northwestern Lodge No.105, Prescott Scholarship Golf Scramble. Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course, Wrightstown. 10 a.m. registration “4 Troy Burne Golf Club, Hudson. Man Scramble”, 11 a.m. Shotgun Start. See page 15. 4 Merrillan Lodge No. 279, chicken fry. 22 Wisconsin Masonic All-Star Soccer Games, UW–Whitewater. girls’ game ay 11 a.m., boys’ game follows. See page 4. 10 Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar for the State of Wisconsin at Lake Masonic Center, 1235 E. Howard 22 ZorFest Music Festival – ZORFest @ the Foxhole Pub, 1215 An - Ave., Milwaukee. gelo Road, Sparta, Wisconsin; 4 p.m. music festival featuring "The People Brothers Band”, "Pat Waters Band”, "The Heavy Set" and 10 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843 hosted by West "Mike Munson"; contact Bro. Wally Trouten, [email protected] for Bend Lodge No. 138, 301 N. University Drive, West Bend. Coffee and further details. Carbs at 9 a.m., the Lodge will open promptly at 10 a.m. All Master Masons are welcome. 23 Landmark Lodge No. 244, Frederick, Golf Social Masons and Friends. Limited to 72 golfers. 12:00 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. shotgun 11 150th Anniversary Rededication, Menomonie Lodge No. 164. start. Frederick Golf Course. Dinner at 5 p.m., Landmark Masonic Cen - 13 Winneconne Lodge No.186, hosting Senior Grand Steward Paul ter, 109 United Way, Frederick. RSVP by July 9 to Bro. Spencer Smith T. Tourville to speak on membership. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the at 715-866-5313 or Bro. Ardan Davis at 715-553-0174. See page 22. meeting at 7 p.m. See page 15. 25 Tripoli Shrine, Shrine Chinooks Tailgate, sponsored by Red Fez. 13-14 Zor Shrine Circus, Eau Claire. Tail gate 5:30 p.m., Game at 6:35 p.m. Adult $25, kids under 8 $15. Kapco Park, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. See page 24 for more 15 Zor Shrine Circus, Menomonie. information. 21 "Friends and Family Picnic" hosted by the Baraboo Lodge No. 29 Buffalo River Lodge No. 252, Mondovi, 3rd Golf Outing 34; Max Hill Park, Baraboo; grilling out and pot luck dinner; starts at Fundraiser, 12:30 p.m., $65 per person. The Valley Golf Course, S80 5:30 p.m. Golf Rd., Mondovi. Contact Bro. Duane Sokolosky, Golf Chairman, at 715-214-4373 or Bro. Brian Trowbridge at 715-450-9236. See page 21 21 Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8 "Family Picnic on St. Feriole Island" of the online edition. in Prairie du Chien, South Shelter of the park; friends and family are welcome, cooking catfish; be on the island by 6:30 p.m. and bring a 29 La Crosse Shrine Club steak fry at Jansky’s. dish to pass. 21 Strawberry Fest at Jefferson Masonic Center. Tri-County Chapter August 2017 #11, Tri-County Council #16, Martha Chapter #66 of the Order of East - 16 H.S. Baird annual Steak Fry and Fish Boil, Door County Fair ern Star, and Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 will be sponsoring Straw - Grounds, Sturgeon Bay, 5 - 9 p.m. Contact Bro. Tom Pinney 920-493- berry Fest 2017 from 5-7 p.m. See page 7. 3727. 23 McKinley Lodge No. 307, Annual Table Lodge, 5 p.m., $25 per 18-20 Job's Daughters Jamboree, Green Lake Conference Center. person. Tickets available at [email protected] or For information and registration call or email Mom Dorothy Cigale, from lodge officers. See page 3. 414-481-1194 or [email protected]. 23-25 Philalethes Society will host a Tercentennial Feast and Forum, new Masonic Heritage Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. See story on September 2017 page 22. 8-10 4th annual Warren Lodge Campout and Lodge Picnic. For infor - mation and reservations contact Bro. Larry Raymond, Master, 563- 24 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33, Rededication and cornerstone 451-8497 or Senior Grand Steward David R. Ritchie, 608-482-3552. ceremony, 1 p.m. Fort Winnebago Masonic Center, 205 Dewitt St., See page 8. Portage. See page 1. 9 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843 hosted by Unity 24 The 300th Anniversary of the founding of the United Grand Lodge Lodge No. 367, 4320 Washington Road, Kenosha. Coffee and Carbs of England, June 24, 1717. at 9 a.m., the Lodge will open promptly at 10 a.m. All Master Masons 26 Tripoli Shrine Golf Outing, ladies and guests are welcome. Scenic are welcome. View Country Club,4415 Club Drive, Slinger. 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. shotgun start. Advance registration is a must, no later than June 9 Chippewa Lodge No. 176, 3rd Annual Tom Tomlinson Memorial 19. Proceeds to benefit Shriners Hospitals. See page 9. 27 Milton Lodge No. 161, annual Hillbilly/Awards Night, 6 p.m. Continued on page 19. Please join us for a barbecue and fish boil, awards presentations, and fellowship. Dress is casual, bring your own lawn chair just in case. Grand 28 LaBelle Lodge No. 84, Viroqua, 160th Anniversary Celebration, 6 Lodge p.m. Social, dinner at 7 p.m. Open to the public. F. & A.M. July 2017 of WI Twitter 15 H.S, Baird Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon Bay Mason Fund Raiser for Like us on Facebook www.twitter.com/WI_Freemasons Door County K9 Program. All procced to benefit Sheriff’s Crime Pre - THE M WasonIS CONSIN ic Journal VOL UME L, NUM BER 6 The Official Pub licat ion of the Grand L odge, Free and Acce pted Ma sons of Wiscons in JUNE 2017 Nathan Hale Lodge’s Tribute to The Grand Master’s Message: By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Our Military is Huge Success Brother Donald W. Hensiak The Rough Ashlar Plan This year we have followed the “adventures” of Rough Ashlar Lodge. This final installment includes many of the thoughts that we have discussed along the way. While “perfection is not of this mortal sphere” the brothers at good old Rough Ash - lar have worked hard this year to build a plan for an exciting future. This is a somewhat ambitious plan. Lodges should feel free to borrow any, or all of these ideas and make them their own! Good luck brothers and thank you for keeping the candles burning in our Masonic lodges! Fraternally, Don Hensiak, Grand Master Basic Tenets Utilize Friendship/Morality/Brotherly Love as Grand Master the lodge “strategic plan.” Donald W. Hensiak ❖ Friendship – Make all events welcoming, build in greeters and time for socializing. Include a meal before or after each event (at the lodge or support a local business.) Break - ing bread together builds friendships! ❖ Morality – Include Masonic Education activities at all stated meetings. Avoid stated meeting clichés such as “I move we pay our bills.” Publish minutes in advance to avoid reading them word by word. Include interesting Masonic speakers at Ladies/Friends Events. The table is set for the Honored Guest, symbolizing a fallen comrade, at the opening of the ❖ Brotherly Love – Develop a regular routine that contacts each evening. member at least twice a year – even those who attend regularly. Photo by Rich Rygh Calendaring – the Rough Ashlar way • It is essential to develop a calendar in advance so that it can be By Rich Rygh ter’s Appeal, to Guitars for Vets, stand and how the PTSD never well publicized and so members and guests can plan ahead. Bro. George Jozwiak, Master, a program helping veterans with goes away. Also, how much they • Plan on two meetings per month, one stated and one special. and the Brethren of Nathan Hale PTSD through music therapy. appreciate the help and sacrifices Less than two meetings makes it very difficult for a lodge to Lodge No. 350 hosted a Tribute Veterans groups received a total of their wives and families. maintain momentum. The addition of a special monthly meet- to Our Military at the Tripoli of $17,001.92. Veterans from the Movie ing will also be needed as degree work picks up. Shrine Center in Milwaukee on The colors and Honored Guest “Honor Flight” spoke on the flight • Include ladies and friends on a frequent basis. May 11. It was an evening of were piped in by Grand Master and what a wonderful opportunity • Include events that will be open to friends and community. great food, fellowship, raffles and Donald W. Hensiak, Grand Mar - it is for the veterans to make this • Include Masonic Education at Ladies and Friends Events. Get entertainment. shal Gary L. Barg and Bro. Bruce trip. Honor Flights have flown help from the District Teams and the Grand Orator. Make sure The first time event was a huge Davie. over 180,000 veterans nation - the speaker and topic are appropriate for guests. Practice success with all profits going to or - Andrew Neary a Neurologic wide. ahead if you will be reading. ganizations which benefit our vet - Music Therapist Fellow specializ - Representatives from Guitars • Invite community leaders to speak and/or attend socially. erans. Profits up to $6000 were ing in traumatic brain injury and for Vets, Dry Hootch, Honor • Include “fun” events. matched by the Wisconsin Ma - PTSD was the guest speaker for Flight and the Semper Fi Fund ex - • Consider taking a break.